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by Dahlia Adler Lissa Haynes is pissed.  I settle into my seat at our lunch table, chin in hand in classic I’m listening pose, as I watch her storm over, the edges of her dark bob smacking her chin with each step. Lissa has two modes—syrupy sweet (when she wants something) and missionary from hell (when she didn’t get it)—and there’s only one thing my best friend wanted badly enough to warrant the way her hazel eyes glimmer with lightning. “Tell your bestie all about it,” I say, patting the seat next to me.  It takes no other prompting to...

Target has HOT toy deals! For a limited time, Target is offering up to 50% off Chuckle & Roar toys as part of their Black Friday Sale! Even better, they’re hosting a buy one, get one 50% off sale on select toys – both in-store and online! AND, these offers stack on select items for even more savings! You can score great deals on Chuckle & Roar Puzzles, Games, & Toys during this sale! Making it a great time to pick up a few as Christmas gifts for the kiddos or to donate. Also, Target RedCard holders can save an additional...

Save big on your holiday gifting or treat yourself with the best retail & restaurant gift card deals of the year! Get a great deal on restaurant and retail gift cards! 🎁 Gift cards are great to keep on hand for so many different occasions and celebrations that occur throughout the year. Not only are they the perfect way to ensure that the recipient will get something they really want, but they’re also super easy and convenient to give, too! We recommend buying a few extra gift cards to have available for last-minute gifts, and it’s a good idea to...

If the United States has a national cruise line, it’s Carnival. The self-described “fun ship” line is the king of short, affordable, fun-focused cruises from U.S. ports to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico and other nearby destinations. No matter where you live in the U.S., you’re probably within a few hours of a Carnival ship. Where you won’t find Carnival ships, notably, is in Asia, South America or, for the most part, Europe. Unlike other big cruise brands such as Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and Princess Cruises, Carnival doesn’t spread its vessels around the world to draw a fly-in crowd....

ShutterstockWith Brisbane to host the 2032 Olympic Games, Queensland is accelerating “smart” and “green” infrastructure projects right across the coast from Coolangatta to Coolum. So what practical steps is the state government taking to bring Brisbane closer to being a smart city while managing rapid growth? And what differences can city residents realistically expect to see for themselves? Read more: Urban planning is now on the front line of the climate crisis. This is what it means for our cities and towns Exploiting a quarter century of technological progress Vastly more ambitious than the South Bank building boom, which preceded...